Sports Innovation previews the World Cup qualifier between Germany and Romania and offers team stats and betting tips with the latest odds.
The spotlight is on both Germany and Romania ahead of a World Cup qualifier in Hamburg on Friday.
Both teams will look to boost their respective points tally. Germany have the edge right now as Group J leaders, having collected 15 points from 6 games. Die Mannschaft are flying high under new manager Hansi Flick and plan to keep their solid run of form going.
Romania, on the other hand, have scored a decent 10 points from as many games. The Tricolours rank third in Group J and aim to keep the pressure on second-placed Armenia, who sit a point above them in that World Cup playoff spot.
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Facts and figures for Germany vs Romania
- Germany has won the last 3 matches in a row;
- Germany has won in the last 5 of 6 matches;
- Germany scored in the last 35 of 37 matches;
- Total goals was OVER 2.5 in Germany’s last 4 of 6 matches.
- Romania unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Romania’s last 5 of 7 matches;
- Romania scored in the last 6 of 8 matches;
- Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Romania’s last 3 matches in the row.
Form Germany vs Romania
Die Mannschaft mean business.
Germany will be out to extend their fine run of results lately. Hansi Flick’s side have really been enjoying their football in their previous 3 matches, which started off with a 0-2 win against Liechtenstein. They went on to beat Armenia by 6-0, before also getting the better of Iceland in a 0-4 victory.
The Tricolours hope to keep positive results going.
Romania will enter the match hoping to keep their recent positive results going in Hamburg. In their last 3 matches, Mirel Rădoi’s side started off with a 2-0 win against Iceland. They went on to beat Liechtenstein by 2-0, before settling for a 0-0 draw at North Macedonia last time out.
Germany v Romania – Fixture history
The latest match between Germany and Romania was a close affair, which saw the Germans nick a narrow 1-0 victory.
Germany are able to put a winning total of 50% on display for their last 4 encounters against Romania in the World Cup. The resulting total reads 2-1-1, with the latter winning 25%.
Standings in World Cup
Man of the Moment
It is difficult not to look at Serge Gnabry when on the search for a marksman. He seems to be on a strong run and hit the target 4 times for Germany in their last 6 games. Let’s have a look at the visitors now. Alexandru Cicaldau has managed to hit the net 2 times in the last half dozen matches for Romania. Therefore, it is safe to say that he will be looking to add to his tally here once again.